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How to Set Up Symbol Mapping

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Symbol mapping is required in two cases:
# Your data source is not the same as your broker. For example, you plot IQFeed data and trade with Interactive Brokers broker profile. Data source symbols should be mapped to broker symbols.
# You trade continuous futures. Continuous contracts should be mapped to front-month contracts. For example, @ES should be mapped to ESZ2.

Here’s how to set it up:
# In the main MultiCharts window go to '''File -> Broker Profiles -> Symbol Mapping'''
# Select your broker in the '''Showed mapped symbols for''' drop-down menu
# Click '''Add''' to create a new line
# In the new empty line, click the '''three dots in the Chart Symbol column''' and select the symbol to be plotted on your chart. Then click the '''three dots in the Broker Symbol column''' and select the symbol to route orders to.
# Click '''Apply''' -> '''OK'''

For more info, please check the [[Symbol Mapping]] page.

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